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Off Grid Solar

In the next few weeks we are going to begin an off grid solar installation at our home in Tsawwassen.  I had considered a grid tied system…

Started by Paul PilonLatest Reply

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Off Grid Solar

In the next few weeks we are going to begin an off grid solar installation at our home in Tsawwassen.  I had considered a grid tied system…

Started by Paul Pilon

50 Mar 1, 2015
Reply by Randy Chatterjee

Used Solar Energy Equipment for Sale

VREC currently has the following used solar energy equipment for sale: SolarSheat 1500 solar hot air panels (with PV panels, fan and thermo…

Started by Rob Baxter

0 Jun 9, 2014

Get prepared for Cascadia's Fault: The Coming Earthquake and Tsunami That Could Devastate North America

Get prepared for Cascadia's Fault: The Coming Earthquake and Tsunami That Could Devastate North America Wednesday November 7th at 7pm St. J…

Started by Malin Hansen

0 Oct 14, 2012

October plastic recycling in Kits

Please come out and help us recycle as much plastics as possible! We will collect all types of plastics in Kits this upcoming Thursday at 6…

Started by Malin Hansen

0 Oct 14, 2012

BC Hydro to raise rates paid for renewables

BC Hydro has applied to raise the rate paid for electricity generated under the net-metering program. This means that owners of solar photo…

Started by Rob Baxter

0 Jan 23, 2012

Japan and Environmentalist Proponents of Nuclear Energy

Japan, one of the world's most technologically-advanced nations, remains unable to stem the radiation leaks from the damaged reactors at it…

Started by Koren Johnstone

1 Mar 25, 2011
Reply by Randy Chatterjee

Is it time for a movement for direct action on climate change?

And if so,what will it look like? I'm working with some people from Vancouver and the Island to help get the ball rolling. Details below --…

Started by Kevin Washbrook

6 Feb 2, 2011
Reply by Amy Bickley

Peak Oil

Now even the conservative International Energy Agency (IEA) has set a date for Peak Oil: 2020. Still to far in the future to worry? Not far…

Started by Randy Chatterjee

9 Jun 11, 2010
Reply by Randy Chatterjee

Energy

From wherever it comes, using energy has ecological consequences. Can we make due with less? Can we tap into the abundance of renewable ene…

Started by Randy Chatterjee

1 Jan 7, 2010
Reply by Randy Chatterjee

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